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Course Description

Are you eager to improve your academic writing abilities? Not sure where to begin with your college essay? Writing is hard work! Contrary to the widespread assumption that some people are born with a “gift” for writing and others are not, writing is a skill that must be learned. Learn to express complex ideas and capture your unique voice as you compose your personal statement for college admissions!

Gain greater facility in the?practice and work of writing, showcase your academic abilities, and present yourself and your experiences in an original, memorable personal statement. By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your writing abilities, academic presentation skills, and captured your voice as a young scholar. Prepare a first draft of your personal statement that you can be proud of. Acquire a solid foundation that will set you apart and on a path to success- from admissions and beyond! 

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Section Title
Academic Writing - Session 2
Type
Classroom - In Person
Days
Su, M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
84.0
Delivery Options
Classroom - In Person  
Section Notes

This course is located on Duke University’s campus in Durham, NC. Participants should plan to arrive on day one, with courses beginning on day two. Both residential and commuter students are expected to attend orientation on day one, before courses begin. Time and location information about orientation, arrivals and departures, and other travel and program details, will be provided closer to the start date of the program.

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